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silver belt, Daghestan, /Avars from Zaklatala/

silver belt, Daghestan, /Avars from Zaklatala/
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  • Another amazing belt. Again with those bosses .. this time studded with glass stones. And all those jewelled cabochons hanging from the base. What an exciting piece! How old do you think this is? Who would wear it?

  • Thelma This belt is a late 19th - early 20th century
    wearing such belts Avar woman (of Dagestan) living in Zakatala region

  • Dear Raisa; WOW - this is pure splendor! What a stunning example of Daghestan workmanship. Congratulations! With kind regards. Peter
  • Peter Hoesli  thank you!

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